Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant

Ivcevidensia; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Discounted veterinary care

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

inspiring vet care at Hamilton Specialist Referrals near High Wycombe seeks a Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant. You will manage surgical kits, sterilisation, and maintenance of clinical equipment to support surgical teams in a 24-hour hospital.

With experience in veterinary settings and strong communication, you will train colleagues, help establish SOPs, and promote infection control and patient care standards within a collaborative clinical team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Veterinary Care Assistant in a referral or veterinary hospital.
• Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments and infection control.
• Experience handling endoscopic equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, maintenance, cleaning, sterilisation, and storage of surgical kits and equipment.
• Support care and processing of flexible and rigid endoscopes in line with guidelines and infection control.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available, functional and ready for clinical use.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate servicing, repairs, and replacement when required.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, sterilisation cycles, and compliance.
• Support clinicians and veterinary nurses with theatre and procedural equipment requirements.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures relating to equipment handling and care.
• Deliver on-the-job training and ongoing support to Veterinary Care Assistants on equipment use and maintenance.
• Assist with induction and competency assessment of new team members.
• Promote best practice in infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Infection control knowledge

Endoscope handling

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Job description

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an organised, personable Senior Clinical Equipment Veterinary Care Assistant to join our team at Hamilton Specialist Referrals on a full-time basis.

Located just outside High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, 24-hour veterinary hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver advanced treatments for cats and dogs, along with exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.

Even as a large team, we are dedicated to fostering a friendly and supportive culture that emphasises growth, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, maintenance, cleaning, sterilisation, and storage of surgical kits and clinical equipment


• Support with the care and processing of flexible and rigid endoscopes in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and infection control protocols


• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are available, functional, and ready for clinical use


• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate servicing, repairs, and replacement when required


• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, sterilisation cycles, and compliance requirements


• Support clinicians and veterinary nurses with theatre and procedural equipment requirements


• Develop and implement standard operating procedures relating to equipment handling and care


• Deliver on the job training and ongoing support to Veterinary Care Assistants on the correct use, handling, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment


• Assist with the induction and competency assessment of new team members


• Promote best practice in infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance

Working Pattern

• 4 x 9.25-hour shifts per week, plus 30-minute unpaid break


• 1 in 6 weekends, working 2 x 9-hour shifts plus 30-minute unpaid break


• Bank holiday cover on a rota, generally 2 per year

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Care Assistant within a referral or veterinary hospital


• Extensive knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilisation processes, and clinical equipment management


• Experience handling and maintaining endoscopic equipment is highly desirable


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues


• A commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical support


• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider clinical team

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave


• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service


• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay


• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme


• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy


• Pension scheme


• Discounted veterinary care


• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.